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Scholarship Information
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Scholarship Information |
| Nov 1 |
Missouri University of Science & Technology
is offering the Chancellor's
Scholarship to fifteen deserving Missouri Freshman students for the
fall
of 2009. To be eligible students must be in the upper 10% of their
high
school graduating class, have a 3.75 GPA or higher, received a score
of 30
or better on the ACT, and have strong leadership skills through school
and
community activities. Deadline is Nov. 1, 2008. See the counselor's
office for an application.
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| Nov 20 |
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education
(FIRE) is pleased to
announce its first annual "Freedom in Academia" student
essay contest.
FIRE is looking for students who are seniors to submit a well-written
essay on freedom of speech on college campuses. First place winner
will
receive a $5,000 scholarship and second place winner will receive
a $2,500
scholarship. For more information on rules, regulations and instructions
go to www.thefire.org/contests. Deadline is November 20, 2008.
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| Nov
30 |
The American
Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program is available
to Eligible participants. Scholarships will be awarded to the three
finalists in the Final Round of the National Contest as follows:
1st place - $18,000; 2nd place - $16,000; and 3rd place - $14,000.
Each Department (State) winner who is certified into and participated
in the first round of the National Contest will receive a $1,500
scholarship. Students shall be citizens of or lawful permanent
residents of the United States. All contestants must be bona fide
students herein described as any student under the age of twenty
(20) years on the date of the National Contest who is presently
enrolled in a high school or junior high school (public, parochial,
military, private or state accredited home school) in which the
curriculum of said high school is considered to be of high school
level, commencing with grade nine (9) and terminating with grade
twelve (12). Students must be enrolled in high school or junior
high school during the time of participation at any level of The
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest. Contestants
must either be legally domiciled within or attend an educational
institution within the Department (State) that they enter competition.
Contestants can enter competition through only one Department.
For more information and rules to apply go to www.legion.org |
| Dec
10 |
The Missouri
School Boards' Association John T. Belcher Memorial Scholarship
is available in the counselor's office. Nominees will be selected
by the local board of education based on academic achievement,
leadership abilities and the quality of an essay related to public
education. All completed applications must be returned to the counselor's
office no later than November 19, 2008.
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| Dec 15 |
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award will be offering $1,000 scholarships
for a
least 400 students. Students must demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit
and
initiative through examples such as: starting his/her own business;
participating in organizations such as DECA, Junior Achievement,
Future
business Leaders of America (FBLA), Future Farmers of America (FFA),
National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), among others.
Students may apply October 15, 2008 through December 15, 2008.
Applications are available on line at www.NFIB.com/YEA
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| Dec 15 |
The AXA Foundation, in association with U.S. News & World Report
presents
the AXA Achievement Scholarship. Scholarship awards are as follows:
$10,000 scholarships to 52 students (one in each state, Washington,
D.C.
and Puerto Rico), and $15,000 additional scholarships to 10 national
recipients chosen from the pool of 52 state winners, bringing their
total
award to $25,000. Students must meet the following to qualify:
demonstrate ambition & drive, determination to set and reach
goals,
respect for self, family & community, and have the ability to
succeed in
college. To acquire more information or to download an application
go to www.axa-achievement.com. Deadline is December 15, 2008.
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| January 1, 2009 |
The Ozark Plateau Chapter of Quail Forever is offering
a $250 scholarship to a senior who meets the eligibility requirements.
To be eligible
students must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA, demonstrate
leadership skills and the motivation to participate in extracurricular
activities, demonstrate a commitment to and passion for conservation
and
improvement of wildlife habitat, submit an autobiography & essay
(see
application for details), and submit two letters of recommendation
as well
as a copy of your high school transcript. More information and
applications are available in the counselor's office. Deadline is
January
1, 2009.
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| Jan
2, 2009 |
The United
States JCI Senate Foundation awards $1,000 scholarships to graduating
high school seniors in the United States who plan to continue
their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities
or vocational schools. The number of grants awarded annually
will be at the discretion of the United States JCI Senate Foundation.
They must be used for educational expenses in the first year
of full-time study. Checks awarded will be made out in the name
of the recipient and the educational institution of their choice.
The Missouri JCI Senate will pick 2 nominees to represent Missouri
for the US JCI Senate scholarships. The Missouri JCI Senate will
present 2 Missouri winners each a $250 scholarship then forward
their applications
on to the United States JCI Foundation for consideration. (This is available
to Missouri residents only.) The deadline for Missouri entries is postmarked
Jan 2, 2009. The application form can be downloaded from either of the
two web sites
below: http://www.usjcisenate.org/modules/scholarship/Missouri or http://www.mojcisenate.org/forms.html
Please mail
completed applications to Senator, #67002 John Thurman or if
you have any questions please contact him at the address below:
John Thurman #67002
Scholarship Program Manager
MO JCI Senate
% 2144 East Laurel
Joplin, MO. 64801
417-624-8552
Email: scholarships@mojcisenate.org
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| Jan
8 |
The Elks
National Foundation 2009 Most Valuable Student Scholarship is
available at www.elks.org/enf/scholars. Any high school senior who
is a
US citizen is eligible. Visit the above website for more information
or
stop by the counselor's office to obtain additional information.
Deadline
is January 8, 2008.
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| January 23 |
Information on National DAR Scholarships is available on line at
www.dar.org or in the counselor's office. The Roberta A. Capps American
History Scholarship, listed on the NSDAR Scholarship Fact sheet as
the Dr.
Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship
is
awarded to a student who is in the top 10% of his/her graduating
class, is
a citizen of the United States, a resident of the State of Missouri
and
plans to attend an accredited college/university in Missouri. Use
the
State Application and Financial Need Forms. This must be postmarked
by
January 23, 2009. The Irene and Leeta Wagy Memorial Scholarship is
awarded to a young woman pursuing a degree in education. The student
must
be in the top 10% of her graduating class, a citizen of the United
States,
a resident of the State of Missouri and plans to attend an accredited
college/university in Missouri. Use the State Application and Financial
Need Fromm's. This must be postmarked by January 23, 2009. The Dorothy
Poikert Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a boy or girl pursuing
a degree
in Business. The student must be in the top 10% of her graduating
class, a
citizen of the United States, a resident of the State of Missouri
and
plans to attend an accredited college/university in Missouri. Use
the
State Application and Financial Need Fromm's. This must be postmarked
by
January 23, 2009.
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| Jan 31 |
Simon Malls (Battlefield Mall)is offering the Simon Youth Foundation
Community Scholarship program to high school seniors living in communities
within an hour of a Simon Mall. The program provides a one-time award
of
up to $1,500. Students may apply by visiting guest services at
Battlefield Mall, or on line at www.syf.org. Scholarship will be
based on
academic record, leadership skill, participation in school and community
activities and financial data. Deadline is January 31, 2009.
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| Feb 1, 2009 |
University of Missouri Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business
is
offering several different scholarships. Scholarship information
is
available on their website at http://business.missouri.edu. Scholarship
deadlines are February 1, 2009.
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| Feb 15 |
The Missouri Teacher Education Scholarship Program is offering
a one-time
$2,000 scholarship to students who will be pursuing a career in teaching.
Students must be a resident of Missouri, rank in the top 15 percent
of
your high school class or score in the top 15 percent on the ACT
or SAT,
and attend an approved teacher education program at a 4-year college
or
university in Missouri. Applications are available in the counselor's
office. Deadline is February 15, 2009.
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| Feb 15 |
The Missouri Minority Teaching Scholarship Program offers a $3,000
per
year renewable scholarship to minority students pursing a career
in
teaching. Students must be a Missouri resident, be an African American,
Asian American, Hispanic American or Native American, rank in the
top 25
percent of their high school class and scores in the top 25 percent
of the
ACT or SAT, and be enrolled in a participating, approved teacher
education
program at a community college or a 4-year college or university
in
Missouri. Applications are available in the counselor's office. Deadline
is February 15, 2009.
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| Feb 28 |
U.S. Bank will be awarding up to thirty $1,000 scholarships to
high school
seniors planning to attend accredited two- or tour-year colleges
full-time
next fall. Apply on line at usbank.com/studentbanking. There is no
essay
and no minimum GPA. Students will be selected through a random drawing
process. Deadline is February 28, 2009.
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| April 15 |
The Urban Flight & Rural Needs Scholarship Program
provides scholarships
to eligible students who enter a teacher education program and make
a
commitment to teach as a condition of receiving the scholarship.
The
scholarship will be applied toward the cost of eligible students'
tuition
and fees, up to four years, at a 2-year or 4-year college or university
in
Missouri. Students must be a resident of Missouri, demonstrate financial
need, and have a cumulative grade point average of a 2.5 or higher
on a
4.0 scale. Applications are available in the counselor's office.
Deadline is April 15, 2009.
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| April 15 |
The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program is
a federally-funded scholarship for student who show outstanding
academic achievement and
promise. Scholarship may be awarded for up to $1,500 per year for
the
first four years of study at a four-year institution of higher education.
Renewal is based upon maintenance of good standing as define by the
institution of higher education. Students must be a Missouri resident,
be
accepted by the fall of the year following high school graduation
for
enrollment at a four-year institution of higher education, score
in the
top 10 percent of the national percentile on the ACT test, and file
a
statement of registration status certifying that you are registered
with
the selective service if applicable. Applications are available in
the
counselor's office. Deadline is April 15, 2009.
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April 30 |
The System,
A Paul Mitchell Partner School Scholarship Application is
available in the counselor's office. Scholarship may be in the amount
of
$500-$2,500. Deadline is April 30, 2009.
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| June 20, 2009 |
Abbott and Fenner scholarship: JUNIORS AND SENIORS are eligible.
Go to
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm to learn more about
this
opportunity. Submission deadline is June 20, 2009. You must write
an
essay on one of two topics and submit through email.
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| June 27, 2009 |
Big Sun Scholarship is offering a $500 scholarship to student athletes.
All student athletes regardless of the sport they are engaged in
are
eligible to apply. The student must be a high school senior or be
attending a post secondary institute. To apply go to
http://www.bigsunathletics.com. Deadline is June 27, 2008
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| Dates vary |
The American Legion offers scholarships to students who are dependents
of
veteran's. The Counselor's office has a copy of the Need A Lift book
which lists scholarships, grants and loans which students may qualify.
Students may also visit www.NeedALift.org for more information,
applications, and to view the Need A Lift book. Scholarship deadlines
may
vary.
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Last updated October 21, 2008
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